I’ve had a few instances where I had short bursts of oral steroids and more than enough injections for pain management. Docs will prescribe, on a very limited basis, oral steroids when OP is present.

My “spine doc” said that steroids should be avoided - this was after I had several doc-administered pain management injections in my back and hip. Steroids, according to my spine doc cause weight gain that is difficult to get rid of and dosages need to be increased as pain/inflammation increases. It’s known that steroids interfere with the bone-building process and can also contribute to diabetes - he recommended NOT having additional injections. I’m listening to his advice.

Cheers!